hi,

seen a lot traders selling a lot of android tablet in LYN. i was hoping to get the samsung tablet but they slam a rm2k++ price tag..damn..

are those china/taiwan (i persume) android tablets any good? just wanted an average joe's review on this. thanks

Which Samsung tablet you're talking about? Samsung Galaxy Tab is $1000 USD

I have a friend using an el-cheapo China tablet.. aPad M003, I think it was. Runs Android 1.6 on a device with 128MB RAM. Shit slow, useless for anything other than browsing the web and checking email.

And, poor quality resistive screen too.. I'd say - avoid this one if possible.

Cheap China made Android tablets are usually OS ver 1.6 and 600 MHZ processor - is dirt cheap about RM 400 to RM600. I tested 2 of such at Sim Lim Spore - Surfing on it I'd say it is terrible ; laggy and slow. I'd rather use my phone to surf. Using it for other applications are better. High graphic intensive games are definately not suitable

Rockplayer on the aPad playing a simple RMVB was like watching a Powerpoint presentation. Probably should've converted the video file to a simple 320x240 MP4.

what ????

but it doesn't mean will be selling Rm3K++ here

better to skip the tablets until more dual core chipset comes.. surely those tablets would be much more valuable and will be an ipad killer indeed with those stunning GPU top notch performance..

better go for Netbook rather than a tablet..

better for go for a notebook rather than a netbook imho

hahaha.. true true..

but a tablet cant be any more superb than a superb phone isnt it? its a tough choice indeed! haha.. lets narrow down and choose two, ill pick a notebook and a smartphone

so basically everyone agrees that tablet is still at an infant stage.. yeah.. there are still a lot room for tablets to grow.. any chance android will create a dedicated os for tablet/netbook in the future??

Well, depends on how you look at it..I'm getting a tablet soon too..My target is the Google Tablet that should be releasing sometime soon..I use a macbook for my work and business, my N1 for, well everything else..My tablet will take half the workload off from my macbook like email reading and browsing..Yes, my N1 can do that, but you will be surprised how awesome these tasks can be done on the tablet instead of a phone and a notebook (or netbook for the case)

yeah. read the 'news' bout it on the net that it will be released on 'black friday' . but i thought it was jus rumored only? kinda weird cos there aren't any specs or features announced..

Can't wait to see the tablet from master Google!
For sure it will create the world in chaos and iPad will meet it true contender maybe?

Just wanna buy a tablet for reading eBooks and surfing...
Just want something that is convenient to hold in one hand and bring to anywhere.

Frankly speaking , being a user of the iPad ( 3G, 64GB model) - I feel it is not worth the money. A really overpriced and handicapped tablet. Buy it only if you already own a good notebook. Don't buy it if you think you can use it as a substitute netbook. Buy it only if you have the extra $$$ to spend and is not a pinch on your pocket.

I always quote I am willing to spend without any hesitation buying a RM7k Macbook air for my son but I will never spend the money buying the ipad for him. If he wants it, he had to work parttime somewhere to raise funds for it. It is to me still a luxury gadget - a WANT not a NEED

By end of the year, you will see more manufacturers releasing more Android tablets. So far only Samsung Galaxy Tab and Archos is looking positive.

I feel Chrome OS tablet would be cool too. Rumours of Google & HTC tablet is still strong. So hope that's coming soon.

I have an e-reader, a laptop, a HTC Desire. So this will be another toy for me. Not an iPad lover (AT ALL).

Froyo is not suitable for Tablet
http://www.itechfreak.com/gadget-news/goog...le-for-tablets/

Galaxy Tab may be an exception, but that's really overpriced IMO.

Don't take my words, but I believe going forward Google is going to invest on Chrome OS for slate devices. Android, even in Gingerbread, will probably remain an OS optimized for handheld devices

Android or Chrome OS doesn't matter, as long as the apps are cross compatible.

thats an interesting tablet.. are they selling it here??

Samsung tab MIGHT launching at next month.
Maxis might will take the exclusive for Samsung tab also.

you sir spoke the truth, the truth that will get yourself burned to death in any crapple forum section lol

i always lol at people who claim that an itampoon > netbook when it DOESNT even provide the same experience nor does what a netbook does.

This post has been edited by jiidaineko: Sep 16 2010, 10:12 AM

Without an actual keyboard (hardware), I cannot see a tablet (ipad, sg tab etc) ever replacing the netbook. Both are products from different classes.

Anyway, I think a tablet with ios or android gives a different user experience compared to a netbook with windows or linux.

This post has been edited by kmrdeva: Sep 15 2010, 11:54 AM

I can only comment on the iPad for now. The virtual keypad looks big and nice until you start using it. It is a completely different feeling versus a netbook/notebook hard keys. Actually there is not much a feeling anyway.

The worst thing is the edit function ; till now I find it unbelievable that Apple with such strong software resources behind them s did not even address the editing weakness. After typing a word, if you want to edit any alphabet in the middle of it - you cannot. What you need to do is tap slightly hard on the word - a small magnifying glass will appear. Then you slowly move the cursor to the word you need to edit . The screen is not very sensitive to capture your hard press and sometimes need to do few times just to get the magnifying glass up. It is really very frustrating if you are a lousy typist and always need to edit. I find it quicker to backspace and retype. The worst thing or would I say is a joke Steve Jobs highlight this as an amazing edit tool - what a piece of marketing crap. Anyway this is typical Steve Jobs style - project an image of greatness even for a weak feature



This post has been edited by benny888: Sep 15 2010, 03:37 PM

How about Dell Streak? Its an android tablet/handphone hybrid too. Well in my opinion,android's weakness lies on the lack of quality apps.

This post has been edited by HeWasOnly3: Sep 15 2010, 04:27 PM

GALAXY TAB can make call rite?

15 Sep news : We should see a better alternative in HTC compared with the rest of the makers.

HTC plans to launch a tablet PC, possibly equipped with Android 3, in the first quarter of 2011, according to Taiwan-based component makers.

For marketing tablet PCs, HTC will have an advantage thanks to its strong ties with Google and established cooperation with mobile telecom carriers around the world, the sources pointed out, adding that if the performance and quality of the new device is on par with its smartphones, continuous support from these strategic partners is expected.

Source:
http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20100915PD205.html

Is this the rumoured Google tablet or HTC standalone tablet?

This post has been edited by HeWasOnly3: Sep 16 2010, 12:07 AM

yes i know

you using a 128MB ram ! with old firmware version !!

now currenty all my brand new version with 256MB RAM if using the VIA 8505 chipset
with new firmware 1.9_1.88 or 1.9_88 updated is much faster! and smoother
plus 3g support, adsl, + bluetooth support. .

is all about firmware version.. everyday android is Improving~!!!! its apps and .apk apds.. and more,.


better go for the IROBOT telechip android 2.1 version..256mb ram..720p
which i also soon have stock in alumiuium

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Added on September 16, 2010, 12:51 amyes they have Android 7: and also 10 inch keyboard folder case out in the market aready..

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1541850&hl=

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Added on September 16, 2010, 12:53 amwell..the dual core telechip 550+600Mhz and telechip android 7" inch
and also the 1Ghz ZT180 10 inch android 2.1 ..

is out already.. lo

This post has been edited by macpro2: Sep 16 2010, 12:53 AM

its actually intersting that google claim the android 2.x is not desgined for tablet after samsung announce galaxy tab...

i believe if you exclude those fart apps in appstore, android pretty much covered most useful apps.

Dell launching 7-inch Android tablet in 'next few weeks,' 10-incher to follow a few months later

Source:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/dell-la...10-incher-to-f/

We as consumers are getting more choice on Android pad/tablet.

Hope the price is reasonable.

haha... yeah

I bought a Android tablet last week. It's not as good as netbook but convenient for me who want to read ebook/magazine anywhere. Running on Android 2.1, not laggy.

There are so many China Brand now, dont know which one to get??

I'm going to sell mine because I needed money. Used it for 3 days only.
It's china brand,running on Android 2.1.

Got my chance to play with CSL tablet today in Digital Mall. Android 2.2 was loaded and it was pretty snappy given that it only have the same processor as on my HTC Legend. The screen is somewhat disappointing, and touch sensitivity is not that good. However, the browsing was awesome on a bigger screen. It was quite expensive at RM1.6k and it does support phone function just like Galaxy Tab (which I think is a must to be eligible for Market right?).

can CSL Spice run flash as it is in Froyo?

btw wat is the ideal screen size for an Android Tablet as some makers are making 9" Tablets , I seen most tablets now are 7"

Adobe has not released anything for ARMv6, just Flash Lite 4.0

so meaning its still "full flash" enabled yet?

thx


btw, anyone tried skype video chat on the Spice?
any comment on the skype video chat?

thx

I'm selling android 2.1 tablet. not laggy nor slow.
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1585153&hl=

Hi,

I'd like to hear from those who have own those China-made tablets, what kind of battery life do you get? And does the battery life get worse after a few weeks/months?

Please state the exact model too so we can compare between the different makes.

Thanks.

I just play with csl android spica tablet at lowyat, the rom is laggy and not smooth it can make call and have android 2.2 on it, the price 1.550 it a bit pricey, one apps that I like on that tablet it have mapking gps but I can't try it because no internet at that roadshow.

yup... i played it there too... laggy is my main gripe, otherwise, it's quite ok.

should've dumped in 1ghz processor mah...

how do upgrade the tablet or rather how to flash it into a newer version?

I think should be the same as how you root your phone kua...

ARM 8 support FLASH 10.1 ...
:clap:iMX515 Cortex A8 Support FLASH 10 !!

Better buy netbook ,Im using Asus Eee PC Touch that can transform to tablet. better than other tablet but more weighty than pda lor

how do u transform it into a tablet?

care to tell more?

the reason why use tablet is because u dont have to wait for windows to load. with tablet os, it will instantly on without loading.

using tablet is mainly for those on the move, easier accessibility, quick check on email, watch videos (for those with flash 10 capability), lighter and easier to carry around.

notebook or netbook is a bit heavy, waiting time is longer, heat problem if you use for a longer period.


cheers !
vince

i believe this 'heat problem' is also true for notebook and netbook.

tablets are still surplus to requirement. in short it is just for entertainment purpose to fill up time while you are on the go.

You guys can check out Archos, which I'm currently using : both 7 n 10 inch. Website : www.archos.com ( premium tablet from France ).

End Nov : recently upgraded from 2.1 to 2.2 Froyo thru firmware upgrade.
1st Dec : Flash 10.1 is available for Archos thru Google Marketplace (download/install on your own).

Find the reviews on Archos thru Google...

If you want speed, Flash 10.1 - youtube supported where u can view direct from website, lightweight, support 720p video, connect to LCD/LED TV thru HDMI cable, Tethering with 3G mobile phone via Bluetooth to connect to Internet ....

You can count on Archos !

Cheers !
Vince

This post has been edited by vckc4ever: Dec 3 2010, 10:18 PM